Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in October
What October is really like in Marrakech: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and settled — one of the best months for walking the medina and visiting the desert.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Marrakech: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). The heat eases through September, and October and November bring warm, settled days ideal for the medina and day trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Marrakech, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Gueliz
Jardin Majorelle
The French painter Jacques Majorelle created this garden from the 1920s around a studio painted in his signature cobalt blue; Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé bought and restored it in 1980.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Art
- Nature
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Historic site · Medina
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Combine it with the Marrakech Museum and the Maison de la Photographie, both a few minutes' walk away.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Market · Medina
The souks
North of Jemaa el-Fnaa, a maze of covered lanes is divided by trade: Souk Semmarine for textiles and slippers, the dyers' souk with skeins of coloured wool drying overhead, the metalworkers of Souk Haddadine, and stalls of leather, lanterns, spices and carpets.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
Museum · Gueliz
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
Buy a combined ticket with Jardin Majorelle and see the museum first while the garden is at its busiest.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 15°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Marrakech?
One of the best months to visit Marrakech. The other best months are March–May and November. Compare every month.
Marrakech in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Warm, sunny and settled — one of the best months for walking the medina and visiting the desert.
+How warm is Marrakech in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in October?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.